Histology Clerk

Summary

Performs clerical and environmental duties in the histology/cytology department. Accountable for accurately registering all mail in specimens in histology/cytology. Provides support for the pathologists in handling and retrieving specimens. Adheres to department standards for patient identification and specimen integrity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• College graduates interested in working in the lab are encouraged to apply.
• Basic Medical Terminology and Anatomy required.
• Advanced classes in Medical Terminology preferred.

What You Will Do

• Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions.
• Accurately registers patients (> 85%) into the hospital information system according to registration department protocols and standards.
• Correctly labels cassettes/slides as prescribed with corresponding specimen accession number.
• Retrieves specimen from surgery, radiology, or physicians’ offices as needed.
• Maintains cutting area for surgical and autopsy specimens.
• Investigates and resolves all errors and complaints concerning histology/cytology registration problems.
• Correctly and promptly, packages and ships specimens and supplies to outside locations for testing.
• Accurately fills out and maintains forms, requisitions, and logs as necessary.
• Serves as a liaison between patients, families, and professional staff.
• Communicate effectively with physicians and hospital staff.
• Absolute integrity with patient information and in the accurate performance of tasks.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to type 45 wpm.

Highlights and Benefits

• When Saint Alphonsus takes care of you, you can take better care of our patients.
• We foster personal and professional growth and offer opportunities that empower our colleagues to develop their careers.
• We offer market-competitive pay, generous PTO, and multiple options for comprehensive benefits that begin on day one.
• Benefits for your future include retirement planning and matching, college savings plans for your family, and multiple life insurance plans that can change as your needs develop.
• We are proud to offer Employee Assistance Programs, tuition reimbursement, and educational opportunities to help you learn and grow.

Ministry/Facility Information

• Saint Alphonsus Health System is a faith-based ministry and not-for-profit health system serving Idaho, Oregon, and northern Nevada communities.
• The health system boasts 4 hospitals, 609 licensed beds, and 73 clinic locations.
• Through innovative technologies, compassionate staff, and healing environments, Saint Alphonsus' goal is to improve the health and well-being of people by emphasizing care that is patient-centered, physician-led, innovative, and community-based.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.